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To What Extent Can Islamic Law Change?

Amir Aboguddah describes his recent paper on the relevance of Islamic law in the modern age and with changing circumstances, and the extent that is allowed for changes to occur.

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Published: August 21, 2020Muharram 2, 1442

Updated: July 22, 2021Dhul Hijjah 12, 1442

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Amir Aboguddah describes his recent paper on the relevance of Islamic law in the modern age and with changing circumstances, and the extent that is allowed for changes to occur.
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Amir Abu-Ghudda

Amir Abu-Ghudda

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Amir Abu-Ghudda has a BA in Political Science and Certificate in Economics from University of Regina and has received a JD from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. He also pursued Islamic studies in Turkey under scholars of hadith and fiqh. He has completed articles (legal training) at Blakes, Cassels, & Graydon and clerked at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Currently, he practices as a commercial litigator in Saskatchewan. He has interests in Uṣūl al-Fiqh, Islamic judicial systems, and political thought.

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